HOW MUCH POWER AND TORQUE DOES A HYBRID TURBO ADD TO A CAR?

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This episode of the 3:30 Diesel Track Project focuses on the installation of a hybrid turbocharger and a performance clutch in preparation for track use. The presenters detail the process of removing the engine and gearbox to replace the original clutch with a Sachs four-paddle sintered clutch capable of handling significantly higher torque (around 780 Nm). They also address the swirl flap issue by installing a blanking plate. The core of the episode is the hybrid turbo from Turbo Dynamics, featuring a larger, billet impeller designed to improve airflow at lower RPMs and increase reliability. After installation and reassembly, the car is taken to BW Chiptune for mapping. A standard dyno run yielded 218 horsepower, which was then boosted to 303 horsepower and an impressive 489 pound-feet of torque after the ECU tune. The presenters express confidence that this power increase will make the car competitive against an M3 on the track, with potential for further gains in future episodes.